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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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